Help Buying a New Car, for a tall and fat person

mgadfly · 04-21-2005, 05:42 PM

I have a second interview at a place next week and if I get the job I'll have to do some traveling. Part of my compensation is that they'll pay for a car and insurance as long as it is American made and less than seven years old (there is a price cap as well, but it is set pretty high and if I need to go over I can pay the extra).

Here is the problem. I'm 6'4", 370 lbs. My waist isn't very large (44") for my size, but I have giant shoulders and chest (65"/58"). I also have massive legs so would prefer something with an unobtrusive center column/dash area (so that my thigh isn't pressed against it).

Anyone have an idea what vehicle would be best?

korme · 04-21-2005, 05:56 PM

pinto?

SunDevil · 04-21-2005, 05:59 PM

Well with the money you will be making in the NFL Draft on Saturday, you can afford whatever you want.

SunDevil · 04-21-2005, 06:00 PM

I am looking for a new car as well, and Consumer Reports has helped me a lot. Good luck.

http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp

judicial clerk · 04-21-2005, 06:14 PM

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I'm 6'4", 370 lbs. My waist isn't very large (44") for my size, but I have giant shoulders and chest (65"/58").

God damn! So, what is it like hanging out with Frozone and Elastigirl?

I find the ford F150 Supercrew 4x4 to provide me with plenty of leg and head room room and storage space. Of course, I am a petite 6'4" 290 LBS

I think that the FOFC could put together a pretty beefy O-line.

jeff061 · 04-21-2005, 06:18 PM

Don't get an 86 Jetta, my 6'4" and 290Lb of mass didn't like it.

mhass · 04-21-2005, 11:41 PM

My parents Tahoe is the only vehicle I've ever driven that didn't require me to push the seat all the way back. I'm 6'-2". And my 300 plus pound uncle drives one. He has the belly and not the chest, but you get the picture.

MacroGuru · 04-21-2005, 11:45 PM

Alright.....I want ya all to travel to Utah twice a week (Thurs and Sat) and play for the Wolverines.....

Man...........................................

Ragone · 04-21-2005, 11:51 PM

hmm.. I'm 6'3 215 recently timed myself in the 40 at 4.75.. where do i slot in for the fofc football team? :P

the f150 supercrew is a good choice..

finkenst · 04-21-2005, 11:52 PM

well...

my brother be 6'7" and 390 lbs.

He has a Toyota Avalon that fits him well. I have to scoot the seat forward to be comfortable driving after him and I'm 6'3" (disclaimer: i am the runt man in the family).

I know you said an American car, so i'm sure a similar class car would work for you. Try to look for something with the gear selector on the steering column which should give an open console area.

Suicane75 · 04-22-2005, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mgadfly

Here is the problem. I'm 6'4", 370 lbs.

Any damn car you want.

Karlifornia · 04-22-2005, 12:17 AM

6'4" 370? Bro, you won't be buying a car, you'll be buying a motorized roller-skate.

Fritz · 04-22-2005, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgadfly

I have a second interview at a place next week and if I get the job I'll have to do some traveling. Part of my compensation is that they'll pay for a car and insurance as long as it is American made and less than seven years old (there is a price cap as well, but it is set pretty high and if I need to go over I can pay the extra).

Here is the problem. I'm 6'4", 370 lbs. My waist isn't very large (44") for my size, but I have giant shoulders and chest (65"/58"). I also have massive legs so would prefer something with an unobtrusive center column/dash area (so that my thigh isn't pressed against it).

Anyone have an idea what vehicle would be best?

The ford Expidition will take care of you. Even my now 5 year old one had an adjustable drivers side seat and pedals.

good luck

FrogMan · 04-22-2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by judicial clerk

God damn! So, what is it like hanging out with Frozone and Elastigirl?

I take it he's interviewing for an insurance job after having been "retired" by the government following all the lawsuits.... Hi Bob!

FM

JeeberD · 04-22-2005, 08:42 AM

Damn, this thread is making my 6'2" 218lb self feel small...

st.cronin · 04-22-2005, 08:46 AM

This thread is turning into the Dan Patrick show.

5'9" 175 *ding*

CraigSca · 04-22-2005, 08:50 AM

The salesmn I used to be paired with was a big guy and he had a Chrysler 300. It was huge. I'm only 5' 9" and I had about 8 feet of legroom.

mgadfly · 04-22-2005, 09:47 AM

Thanks everyone. I heard that the Tahoe had tons of room, so maybe I'll start there.

04-21-2005, 06:18 PM	#6
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Don't get an 86 Jetta, my 6'4" and 290Lb of mass didn't like it. __________________

04-21-2005, 11:41 PM	#7
mhass High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here	My parents Tahoe is the only vehicle I've ever driven that didn't require me to push the seat all the way back. I'm 6'-2". And my 300 plus pound uncle drives one. He has the belly and not the chest, but you get the picture. __________________ Now while I wasn't able to cut everyone I wanted to, I have cut a lot of you. - H.J.S.

04-21-2005, 11:45 PM	#8
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Alright.....I want ya all to travel to Utah twice a week (Thurs and Sat) and play for the Wolverines..... Man........................................... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

04-21-2005, 11:52 PM	#10
finkenst College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: usually sunny SoCal	well... my brother be 6'7" and 390 lbs. He has a Toyota Avalon that fits him well. I have to scoot the seat forward to be comfortable driving after him and I'm 6'3" (disclaimer: i am the runt man in the family). I know you said an American car, so i'm sure a similar class car would work for you. Try to look for something with the gear selector on the steering column which should give an open console area. Last edited by finkenst : 04-21-2005 at 11:52 PM.

04-22-2005, 12:17 AM	#12
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	6'4" 370? Bro, you won't be buying a car, you'll be buying a motorized roller-skate. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

04-21-2005, 05:56 PM	#2
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	pinto?

04-21-2005, 05:59 PM	#3
SunDevil College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tempe, AZ	Well with the money you will be making in the NFL Draft on Saturday, you can afford whatever you want.

04-21-2005, 06:00 PM	#4
SunDevil College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tempe, AZ	I am looking for a new car as well, and Consumer Reports has helped me a lot. Good luck. http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp

04-21-2005, 11:51 PM	#9
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	hmm.. I'm 6'3 215 recently timed myself in the 40 at 4.75.. where do i slot in for the fofc football team? :P the f150 supercrew is a good choice..

04-22-2005, 08:42 AM	#15
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Damn, this thread is making my 6'2" 218lb self feel small... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-22-2005, 08:46 AM	#16
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	This thread is turning into the Dan Patrick show. 5'9" 175 ding

04-22-2005, 08:50 AM	#17
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	The salesmn I used to be paired with was a big guy and he had a Chrysler 300. It was huge. I'm only 5' 9" and I had about 8 feet of legroom. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

04-22-2005, 09:47 AM	#18
mgadfly High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2003	Thanks everyone. I heard that the Tahoe had tons of room, so maybe I'll start there.

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